WHY is this Lawn Mower ROPE SO HARD to PULL??? Sloppy Valve Lash and Other Issues

WHY is this Lawn Mower ROPE SO HARD to PULL??? Sloppy Valve Lash and Other Issues - FIXED !!!

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Күн бұрын

Customer states: "I think I put the blade on too tight because now the engine won't turn." Hmm....Sounds a bit odd....
Turns out that the blade was installed just fine, but an overfilled crankcase, plus some sloppy valve lash, had rendered this mower's compression release mechanism virtually inoperable, and hence, really hard to start. Join me as we sort it all out and get this 20 year old mower back in service!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Customer states....
1:22 Initial observations
2:48 Crankcase overfilled
4:24 Built-up debris
4:56 Drain plug, flywheel keyway, and fuel line
6:32 New oil, new spark plug
9:45 Still fails to start
10:37 Smoky start-up
12:53 Compression release evaluation
16:03 Valve lash adjustment
18:49 Test and start-up
19:41 Celebratory conclusion

Пікірлер: 28

@bigred513 7 күн бұрын

Great video very informative and love how u break everything down kindergarten style as to show even the smallest steps and id rather watch a video like this tan a quick one that vaguely goes over things "we all happy"

@Buckwsr 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bradfordthompson8326 8 сағат бұрын

Thanks for your help 😊

@user-zk1bd7hb8m 2 ай бұрын

Had a hard time with the hard start rope. After seeing your video I'm happy at least I know why and what to do to fix it . Thank you.

@patrickpoulard24 Жыл бұрын

From the time that I saw this lawnmower, I knew that it needed a valve job. Valve jobs are very commonly needed on these models. Keep up the good work. 😊👍🏿

@Buckwsr Жыл бұрын

Well, I figured it out eventually. I never claimed to be fast, but at least I arrived at the correct solution. Thanks!

@patrickpoulard24 Жыл бұрын

@@Buckwsr No disrespect to you. It was wise to check out things first. I truly believe that you are a really good mechanic, especially for someone who is self taught. Keep up the good work. 😊😊😊😊👍🏿

@tommycorley1493 3 ай бұрын

I've acquired this same mower. A company wanted it hauled off, so I've taken it home and it is hard to pull. Now I know what is wrong. Great video, Thank You

@Buckwsr 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video, and good luck with the repair!

@ahmedm6041 3 ай бұрын

Great thorough trouble shooting check ups and finally fixing the problem!

@Buckwsr 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I enjoyed the project!

@tonym6920 Жыл бұрын

It always amazes me how owners neglect even the simplest maintenance items - and then wonder why their equipment doesn’t run, or runs poorly. It isn’t rocket science! lol. Great vid, thanks! 👍

@Buckwsr Жыл бұрын

Well, to be fair, the guy has owned the machine for 20 years, and overall it's in pretty good shape. And he sharpened the blade, another good step of maintenance. So we won't be too hard on him. I'm just glad we figured out how to fix it. Thanks for watching!

@gsonn18 Ай бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen

@Buckwsr Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@liljoeii6091 11 ай бұрын

You figured that out pretty darn and Sounds good Thank you for the video

@Rein_Ciarfella 9 ай бұрын

There are some small equipment manuals which indicate checking valve lash after the first 50 or 100 hours and then on a regular basis thereafter at 100 hours or annually. Also, if you support the machine underneath to raise the front end an inch or two it will help avoid oil leaking out of the sump when the valve cover is removed.

@user-zv1rg8yi4q 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@mgomez5606 3 ай бұрын

I never use the pull cord. I take the engine cover off and turn by hand.

@jerrybrown5140 2 ай бұрын

I have a Cub Cadet self-propelled 159cc engine ,what do I set my valves at?

@killaman7592 Жыл бұрын

My Dad had a JS60H, same deck and motor but with the high wheels. I need to do a valve adjustment on it but I can't loosen the hex key lock in order to adjust the valve...any suggestions?

@Buckwsr Жыл бұрын

how about the outer nut? Does that loosen with a wrench? Maybe try using a small impact driver for the inner hex bolt while holding the outer nut with a wrench.